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“You’re changing lives. The donation is just one small piece of it. All the time that people put in at community centers providing services is a huge endeavor. I’m just a piece of it. It’s much, much bigger than just me. It’s a great organization to be a part of. You selfishly feel good about yourself doing these things.”

- Kent M., CI sponsor since 2006

“Children International has helped make the sponsorship experience more personal. From the day we first began sponsoring children in the Philippines, we received a letter from the local agency thanking us and encouraging us to visit. The CI staff has helped us help the children, and we can see the results.”

— Paul N., CI world-changer since 1999

“I don’t want to give the impression that money is no object for me. I work hard to make a decent living. But my monthly contribution to Melody is pretty painless. I have now seen firsthand how far that money goes and how meaningful it can be to the people who receive it. When I visited, the way I was welcomed, like a member of the family, was almost embarrassing to me in light of what is really a minimal effort on my part. Seeing this impact firsthand has inspired me to sponsor another child!”

— Becky H., CI world-changer since 2007

“Kids just want to be kids no matter where in the world you are. CI makes a tremendous difference in their lives offering them education, health care, opportunities and a chance to just have fun.”

What really matters is what YOU think of Children International.

“I have become so connected to the children and their families. I never thought that being involved in sponsorship would be such a big part of my life. I read something on the CI Social Center recently that describes how I feel about my sponsorship experience: ‘You will never completely be at home again, because part of your heart will always be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place.’”

— Sharon C., CI world-changer since 1995

“Being a sponsor humbles me. It takes my eyes off of myself for a moment and allows me to do what I can to facilitate another’s journey. Even in such a small way ...It’s a chance to be a bit bigger than myself.”

“Knowing that I have the ability to make life better for somebody else is a powerful thing. I watch my girls grow from sad-faced, defeated children into confident, beautiful adults, and I think, ‘I helped them do that. I actually made a difference.’ It’s an amazing feeling.”

“CI always makes me feel part of something special. I am proud to be associated with all your workers.”

— PATRICIA D., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 1985

“Sponsorship allows children to stay in school, and it provides them health care they would not otherwise receive. I was able to visit my sponsored child 4 years ago to see the benefits of Children International firsthand. This was such a rewarding experience for me. Please consider sponsoring through Children International.”

— PATRICIA P., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 2006

“I started sponsoring over 20 years ago. At the time, I had day care in my home. The children I watched were learning about different children around the world. Each week, they would bring their pennies, nickels and dimes to put in a special bank just for Children International. We would deposit the money, and the children watched as I wrote the check and put it in the mail. The children I have sponsored have all been girls. It has been nice to see the changes in each young lady.”

— GLENDA G., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 1986

“I love supporting your cause. I have been where these children are, and I feel everyone on this earth should have a heart to serve and give to each other. If that was the case, everyone would be taken care of.”

— FRANK N., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 2015

“I became a sponsor to reach out — to give back. I am not wealthy, but if I can take a little from what I have each month to help a child in need — no matter how small — to me, it’s worth it.”

— SHAZAHRA K., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 2013

“I have loved being a sponsor mom for the past 15 years. I have helped two little girls grow into beautiful young ladies. There is no worthier cause.”

— FAWN S., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 2001

“I became a child sponsor about 20 years ago, as soon as I was on my feet. You see, I was a sponsored child myself, and my sponsor was probably the only reason I was able to complete high school. I want to help make a difference in the lives of other girls and their communities.”

— SANDRA R., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 1998

“It makes me feel good to know that, with all the trouble in the world, I can do a little good by helping to give a fighting chance to one child. I have no children of my own and had been thinking of sponsorship for a while. Children International would send me pictures, but I had in mind the age, approximate location and gender of the child I wanted to sponsor that I knew would keep me committed even if I fell on tough financial times myself. Well, when CI met those requirements AND somehow sent a picture of a child who was born on Sept. 11, within a year after the terrorist attacks on my home city on that day, I knew it was time to act. 13 years of sponsorship later, my sponsored child is an adult, doing well and with positive goals. I am so proud of her and thankful for CI giving me the chance to help!”

— ROSE MARY C., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 2003

“I cannot help all children, but if I can just help one, it will change the course of your life. Helping Erick in Ecuador is like watching my grandson at the same age. Knowing that my grandson has it all here in the United States, it breaks my heart to see and know Erick’s living conditions. I cannot ignore this need, and I feel as if this child was my grandson. His smile is beautiful and has captured my heart. God bless Children International volunteers who work so tirelessly.”

— EDGAR M., CI WORLD-CHANGER SINCE 2015

“Our sponsorship with Jerome has been truly a blessing to me and my family. We now sponsor his little brother, Jayros. Their whole family has now become our family, and we love them very, very much. Our sponsorship, which started out as my Christmas gift several years ago, has actually ended up being a gift to all of us. It has been an amazing experience. Thank you all for what you do and for all you have helped us with. They are so far away, but you all help them to feel a little closer.”